1 take an immediate right onto Rt. After the toll booth, take the Falmouth-Rte 1 South exit. Left after toll booth onto route 111. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of life's lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. There will be more photos and fun things to come soon! After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. 1. How to Get Started? Fontaine and Steele are pushing inclusion. 9. After you go through the toll, continue straight for 1.8 miles until you reach a light. Congratulations to senior Camille Clement for landing the MaxPreps Player of the Year for Maine for the 20/21 season. Though the primary focus of instruction is geared toward preparing players to compete at a high level in high school and college, the Firecracker program is widely considered the most successful girls program in Maine and is also considered one of the elite programs in New England. Tweets. Repetition Phase - Through the use of the "Shot Gun" once players have reached the point of being on their "own" the Gun will provide them the opportunity to put up the number of shots required to obtain the muscle memory needed to make permanent the improvment. 1. 1 north. Take your first Right after pulling in as the Gym Entrance is around to the back of the school. Take exit 45 off of the Maine Turnpike. Rt. This is the first time that I know of that two families, which turned into 10, said whats best for our kid may not be just in this one program, Fontaine said. His love for the sport developed because his competitive drive forced him to always want to get better. Mackenzie got started as a freshman in 2019-2020 and her brother followed and hooked on with the Indiana practice squad. Playing with other strong players is like being at the circus. Sign up and we'll deliver the top stories to begin the day to your inbox at 6 a.m. From South: Take Exit 127. 9 west. That impact was perhaps bigger than the natural skill theyd passed along, and they made it a point to raise better people than they were basketball players. Not easy, but I will try. From South take Exit 133 (Waterville /Oakland). 295 take Exit 6B. Their parents never pushed them towards the game, and both tried multiple sports, but their love for basketball took over quickly. When you look at Maine basketball, all the teams that win state championships every single year or the perennial contenders, theyre just juggernauts with talent and teamwork that theyre able to produce year after year.. Sign in or Subscribe I hunted Wayne down for three or four months before we made contact, Fontaine said. She made an instant impact as a freshman at Gorham HS Continue reading . St. School is at bottom of hill on right. The former player and coach often sits alone at the games. 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Nokomis High School's Cooper Flagg takes the ball to the hoop during the Maine Class A boys basketball championship game at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Use the form below to reset your password. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of life's lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. February 24-26 - Town Team Championships - Central Maine Only - Maine Hoops is hosting an official Qualifier Tournament for the 2022 New England Basketball Championship to be held in Providence/Tiverton on March 17-19. Takea right onto Green Street. With a primary emphasis on developing players, we also strive to mentor & offer exposure to players seeking the opportunity to play at the next level. Blue Wave Basketball was founded in the Spring of 2011 with the goal of teaching boys and girls in the Greater Portland area the proper way to learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball. (Immediately after South Portland Police Station) Turn Right at this light follow straight - you will pass South Portland Boys club on your left. Mackenzies Indiana team has taken on a similar form. Continue into the rotary take second right off of the rotary. I never had it easy growing up, Cam said. Our Guarantee: Top Teams and Facilities in a Friendly, Competitive Environment. They also started the AAU program Maine Hoops out of their home, and it still operates today as one of the biggest programs in the state. Lenny played his high school ball at Presque Isle High, nearly as far north in the state as one can travel. The families and the kids are all so similar and they all love it. Go to end of May Street and turn left onto South Street. McAuley is on the left. Their infamous 1-on-1 battles included Lenny officiating and they went as far as to swap out a girls basketball and boys basketball for each possession. Travel approx. Its what made Mackenzie and Cam want to attend the same college. Continue until next traffic light, turn Right onto Route 9/208, follow 4 miles, UNE entrance is on the left. Traditional AAU options can be expensive for an age group that is still learning the game of basketball. Mode two, youre competing and working hard but not giving it everything youve got. From North or South Exit 7. After the toll booth, take the Falmouth-Rte 1 South exit. From the North Take Exit 63-Gray off the Maine Turnpike (95) and turn left onto Rts. See Forming an Team Information to do so. Reserved, focused on the outcome, and proud to see the impact her daughter and son are making on the program. How do you compete at the highest level? From North take same exit but turn left at follow directions above. The original team (class of 2014) was called the Falboro Firecrackers and was comprised of players from Falmouth and Scarborough but has grown to include players from multiple towns in the area. Proceed through 5 lights(approx. 100 North stay on this road for 4 miles.You will see a Blue Sign directing you to Eastgate. At end of Eustis take left onto North St. Alfond will be 1/4 mile on right. 2017. 302 (2nd exit or half way through the rotary.) From North take same exit but turn left off ramp. (From Int. Our goal is to expand on all past experiences and provide more opportunities for each of our athletes. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of life's lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. From Interstate 295 take exit 6B, and follow Forest Ave. At the 7th light, bear right and continue on Forest Ave. You will pass a McDonalds on your left -a Subway on your right - stay straight on Forest Ave. Riverton Community Center will be approximately two miles on your left, across the street from the Big Apple gas station. Take Exit 32 from theMaine Turnpike. 295 take Exit 6B. This happens because we have great coaching, outstanding kids with incredible work ethic and team first attitudes, parents that remain patient and understand the process, and ultimately the trust and respect of the college coaching community. See instructions below from North Windham. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. Naturally, they took a liking to the game of basketball. Basketball is in the Holmes family DNA and its a major part of Maine, too. Proudly created with Wix.com, SIGN UP FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS, INFO AND UPDATES!, IF YOU WANT TO SUCCEED AT THE NEXT LEVEL, YOU MUST, GREAT FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO READ &. Turn right at light. Coach Holmes has been using this practice for close to 20 years and has refined the process to science. Also planted somewhere in the crowd is dad, Lenny Holmes. That means he spends most practices battling in the post with his younger sister and their competitive drive has not faded in the least. At the 1st traffic light, take a right and follow signs to I-295 South. 202 and 115 (west). From North take same exit but turn left and follow directions above. You grow up in this state and basketball in the wintertime is it. Fontaine and Steele say that Mode3s purpose is not to make money and that they will put any money they do make back into the program to help players play. TURN RIGHT ONTO FOREST AVE. END AT 70 FOREST AVE PORTLAND ME. Proceed though the former toll plaza and take the 2nd exit (295- Portland) and take Exit 6B to Forest Avenue. I thought itd be something Id get used to after a year or so, but now even three years later, I dont think its something Ill ever be able to get used to. AAU State . Go .5 mi turn right onto Falmouth Rd. (From Maine Turnpike) Take Exit 52 - After toll follow straight until you reach Exit 15A Rt. Parking lot in rear of building. I had to work to get to the point Im at today.. I have worked at over 50 Basketball Camps around the country and closely with shooting instructors through my Shot Loc Basketball training tools business and I consider Coach Holmes Maine's foremost authority on shooting instruction" - Coach Tony Staffiere, Parent Comment after a recent clinic: "Thank you so much for having Mr. Holmes come to the clinc. I dont think we got through a game without either one of us quitting or one of us crying, Mackenzie said. Under Armour has middle school circuits. 329 likes. Mackenzie talks with her father on the phone before each game and her mom always texts her a quote on each game day as a source of motivation. Stay inright lane until the intersection of Rt 1. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. The duo also wants to bring in more and more people into the Mode3 family. Go left onto Rt. 202 and 115 (west). I wasnt quite the post player Mackenzie is by any means, but I played all the time because I absolutely loved it.. After just 3 practices last year, the Firecrackers shut down due to the pandemic so for Continue reading , Accompanied by her parents and brother Ari, Chelsea Graiver made a detour on her way toPhiladelphia to North Easton, MA to inform the Stonehill Coaches that she was accepting their scholarship offer and will become a Skyhawk. Years ago, it likely never seemed conceivable that Mackenzie and Cam would battle with each other in practice preparing to face the likes of Michigan and Ohio State. See instructions below from North Windham. Follow Rt. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Cumberland Avenue. At next light (major intersection) Turn Right - Scarborough High School will be on your left - Take Driveway to the back of the Building. You will receive an email to complete the registration. The sports marketing and management student is a member of the Hoosier practice squad and also handles some managerial roles for the team. Continue through 2 sets of traffic light. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. People know who he is and if you talk about Maine basketball, hes probably the best coach to ever come out of the state of Maine.. Inside look at the XL Thunder and Maine Attraction Elite Nationals girls' teams grind it out this spring and summer aau season. Follow through 1 light, continue straight on this road. 2 miles on left. 77 South. From South: Off of Int. Our goal is to expand on all past experiences and provide more opportunities for each of our club members. All athletes are encouraged to dream big while developing their skills in order to reach their full potential. Everyone knows the Currys, Rivers and Thompsons, but a family such as the Holmes represents how much impact the game can have on people. Bear left onto Forest Avenue. Follow the directions above. The time is now for a change.". Before the players were on the same team, they were split up between a few different AAU teams in the state. Then, when I took a visit out here, I fell in love.. Over the past 10 years, we have established ourselves as the gold standard for AAU basketball in the state of Maine. Central Maine Sports Go .8 miles turn left onto Woodville Rd, go .5 miles to Falmouth Middle School. The home of Under Armour's grassroots basketball. After four miles, be sure to bear right at the "T" intersection and proceed into North Windham center. Both Fontaine and Steele said that the team is very close, and the players came together quickly. What a change in the kids shooting performance. On any given weekend during the winter, if the womens basketball team is playing at home, theres a good chance at least four residents from Maine are inside the fabled Assembly Hall. I kind of felt at home because originally I wasnt really anticipating leaving New England for college just because Im really close with my family and I wanted them to have the chance to be able to watch me play, Mackenzie said. Further in the crowd you can find Denise Payette-Holmes, or put more simply, mom. There may be no better representation of the subtle popularity of basketball in Maine than the Holmes family. At next light (less then 1/2 mile) turn right. Just after the High School turn right onto Ludlow St. and the gym parking lot is your first right. Thanks for taking the time to make a difference Mackenzie! Her first game that she played in Indiana, when she went in, I broke down crying because it was so awesome. Take Exit 63-Gray off the Maine Turnpike (95) and turn left onto Rts. Coach Holmes has been working with shooters for 20 years ane here are what coaches and parents say about his work. Copyright 2023 MaineHoops.com. The Complex is located at the back of the circle.Parking near Complex. Thats fine though as Mackenzie can focus on her pursuit of an NCAA title and undoubtedly Lenny, Denise, and thousands of others from Gorham and beyond will be watching. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. Continue on Forest to next light. The Basketball Institute Creating basketball opportunities for players of all ability levels where Sportsmanship and Player Development are the focus. Maine Hoops believes basketball can teach many of life's lessons on the court, if character and fair play are always part of the process. In fact, when the two were young, their parents did all they could to keep them from playing each other 1-on-1. They grew up watching their parents coach, constantly attending practices, and seeing how much the game could do for them. Basketball has done a lot for the Holmes family and theres still more chapters to be written. After the first Firecracker team graduated, Briggshas coached two different 14U teams the last 2 years winning back to back AAU D2 National Championships (2014 and 2015). Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. At the end of the first practice this year, we could not separate the kids, Steele said. 9 west. There are a lot of famous families when it comes to basketball. Continue on Rte. One of Maines largest AAU basketball club is proud to announce our assessment dates. My mom owns her own store down in Portland. We have established ourselves as a highly competitive, well-coached program gaining recognition throughout New England. The Maine Firecrackers would continue to Continue reading Adele to Wake Forest Published March 7, 2021 | By Firecrackers After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. It was an easy decision. Maine Turnpike take exit 42. My AAU basketball team had the mantra of "Team First". Likes. Mode3, formerly a part of the Maine United program, joins Under Armour's middle school AAU circuits. Turn left onto Rt. Aug. 13After two years of playing AAU basketball under the Maine United brand, an area AAU program featuring girls from the graduating class of 2027 is changing its name to Mode3 and will. Uniform must be purchased separately. As a parent, the emotions take over, Denise said. Those furious 1-on-1 battles transformed into tenacious work ethics with maturity and age. Membership Signup Travel approximately 1.0 mile (passing the Howard Sports complex) and the Saco Middle School will be on your left. Catch this short video on how she positively rewarded a young man with autism after receiving his Covid-19 vaccination. BE CAREFUL at the rotary to stay on Rt. Expectations are for players to be unselfish, humble, hard working, enthusiastic, respectful to both officials and opponents, and team oriented. Take Your Training to the Next Level One of our most popular items. 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